Overture DLC Not Linked to Lies of P's Final Cutscene Reveal, Director Confirms

Ever since the announcement of the upcoming DLC for Lies of P, titled Overture, fans have been buzzing with speculation about the mysteries it might unveil. During the recent Game Developers Conference, IGN uncovered that one particular mystery won't be addressed in the DLC: the surprising twist in the base game's final cutscene.

For those yet to experience the end of Lies of P, here's a spoiler-free summary: the game concludes with a cutscene that hints at future directions for the Lies of P universe. This scene has sparked numerous theories among fans about its potential impact on the storyline. However, Lies of P director Jiwon Choi has clarified that this cutscene is not connected to the Overture DLC. He teased, "Please stay tuned for additional announcements in the future."

Neowiz has also revealed plans for a sequel to Lies of P, suggesting that the enigmatic cutscene might be setting the stage for this next installment. However, details about Lies of P 2 remain under wraps. Choi emphasized Neowiz's commitment to quality, stating, "What I can certainly tell you is when we share such news or media and assets with you, you'll know for sure that we are ready to present it to you. And that follows very our strict focus on quality [amid] all the pressure that we talked about in the past. So that is the one promise that I can share with you, that when we actually share those contents with you and the news, we will be ready to share that with you."

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The specific scene in question involves Paracelsus on a phone call, mentioning his intent to "find her, for sure. Another key of ours: Dorothy." The scene then shifts to reveal the iconic striped sock legs and ruby slippers of Dorothy from *The Wizard of Oz*, hinting at a connection to other public domain fairy tales. While this twist won't be explored in *Overture*, its significance remains a topic of much anticipation.

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Choi offered some insights into what fans can expect from the *Overture* DLC. He encouraged players to revisit the base game, as it contains numerous hints about the upcoming expansion: "When you play through the base game again, you'll see many hints that we scattered throughout the whole experience," he explained. "A lot of hints and a lot of windows into the world, and you'll be able to actually see that and experience that in expansion…There are many things that I actually wanted to accomplish when we were working on the base game. It didn't get put into the base game, and all of that, at least key elements of that are going to be included in expansion."

Choi also noted that some fans have already begun piecing together the puzzle, mentioning that he regularly reads online fan theories, some of which are "quite close" to the mark.

Additional details about the Overture DLC include an estimated playtime of 15-20 hours for experienced players. It will be accessible after reaching a specific chapter in the game and can be played through to the end. Described as a prequel, the DLC transports the main character back in time to Krat just before its fall, featuring new locations, enemies, bosses, characters, and weapons. Choi remains tight-lipped about specifics, saving the surprises for the release.